True Identity Ministries Blog

Hebrew 11:13

“All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.”

This scripture is describing ordinary people who were radically changed. They lived life by their faith and had an unfailing love in Christ. So my question for the day is, will we have enough faith and hope in the Lord knowing we may not see what He has promised while living here on earth? Will we have enough faith to continue to believe when we don’t see His promise in a year, ten years, twenty years or even in this lifetime? I have come to realize how easy it is to believe if you are seeing the fruit of your labor. Lately I believe the Lord has been asking me to check my heart on this condition. The true test and call on our lives is to continue to have abundant faith and follow after our heavenly Father regardless if we are seeing immediate results.

As we walk with Jesus we can expect many trials. 1 Peter 1:6-7 says, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” As we suffer for a little while, I believe this is the time when “all eyes” will be on you. People want to know how you react to these times. Many people are searching for this comfort of faith and security as you walk through this fire. They will be drawn to the Savior by your reaction. Stop and think about that the next time you are hit with bad news or a tense situation. This could be the moment that changes a life.
God has also taught me to expect the attack of satan in my life. He knows he is losing the grip in our lives, he’s losing alternatives to work his distraction and destruction in our day to day life. Maybe you feel the pressure and attack of satan on a continual basis. I’m sure you are like me and think he is going to defeat you if one more blow comes your way. I want you to understand that he will use every last person or strong hold to try and wipe you out. He is angry that he has lost his death grip on you. He will also work on attacking another family member. It may be your husband or wife, it may be your best friend or coworker, it may even be your children. He wants to distract you and cause you to give up. Let me share with you Godfriends, something I heard that turned my thinking around. If satan is not bothering you, then you’re not bothering satan. Lets begin to look at these distractions he is throwing in our path as an opportunity to bring glory to God.

Continue to yearn for more of God’s love and understanding when times are tough! Continue to dive into His Word of comfort when you have no idea why things are going like they are. Continue to pray along with me that the body of believers will unite as a whole and run the race that leads to eternal salvation.


“Father God, I thank you for speaking directly into my life this morning. I praise you for allowing me to share this encouragement with others. Continue to pour this wisdom and more importantly truth, into our lives. Father we want to be bold and diligent in the lifelong commitment we have made to You. Today we stand up tall and strong acknowledging your wings of protection surrounding us. We repent for all the times we have been weak and let the pressure of satan allow us to feel defeated. We choose to fight this battle as we stand together, united, believing in you, your promises, your direction and guidance in our journey to everlasting love. We will continue to believe and hope in the day of answered prayer, whether they be on earth or in Heaven. You are more than enough! In your precious Name, Amen!"

Love, Maranda Huntley


Reflection Questions

Do you have unanswered prayers, list a few?
Can you begin to equip yourself in God’s Word and love that even if they are unanswered you will continue to hope in the Lord?
How can you prepare yourself and your reaction to the next trial in your life?